Description
Creamy, delicious, and super easy to make — this cheesy chicken pasta blends juicy chicken with a lighter cheddar sauce for a comforting 30-minute meal.
Ingredients
10 oz penne pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 lb chicken breast, cut bite-size
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ cups half and half
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp chili flakes
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese
⅓ cup Parmesan
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Cook pasta until al dente; reserve pasta water.
2. Sauté chicken in butter and olive oil; set aside.
3. Cook garlic, add stock, then whisk in flour.
4. Add cream and whisk until thick.
5. Season with herbs and pepper.
6. Melt cheddar into sauce.
7. Toss pasta and chicken in sauce.
8. Add Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
Whisk flour completely before adding cream to avoid lumps.
Use leftover chicken if available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690